Cost of Living Calculator - New Prague, Minnesota vs Ames, Iowa


The cost of living in Ames, Iowa is 9.5% cheaper than New Prague, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,240 in Ames, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in New Prague, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ames, Iowa is cheaper than New Prague, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Ames
than in New Prague, Minnesota
New Prague, MN vs Ames, IA
Compared to New Prague, Ames is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  60.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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